This place is terrific. I hope you find them out of the myriad choices. Brent and crew treat you like family and the guides are experienced, friendly and fun. Couldn't recommend it more. One boat went by watching us jump off a rock and we heard them ask their guide if they got to do that - "nope" - and they kept on going. Secret tips: 1. If you've been on the Trail or like primitive camping ask Brent or Lauren about camping on the property. 2. Go to Habaneros in Copperhill for cheap, good Mexican food. Tell them Raft One sent you. 3. Ask for Clay or Prom for your guide. Tell them Daniel from Fl sent you. Have a blast. read more

This is the best company to go with if you want to raft the Ocoee. If Bruce is there, get him as your guide! It's been almost a year since I last rafted the Ocoee and the fact that I still remember my guide's name and this company should tell you something.This was my third time rafting and I can't tell you anything about the other two companies or guides. We took a huge group of kids (ages 12-18) from a local summer camp and they were extremely accommodating. Our raft flipped (which happens) and I was a 4 year old about it, (which also happens) and our guide did a great job getting us all back together and back into the boat. Bruce knew alot about the history of the area and told us lots of stories which made our ride very interesting. I highly recommend and they have very competitive rates. read more

Raft One White Water Rafting is so much fun. Toast is an awesome and experienced guide. If you get the chance, DO IT!! They also have ziplining and mountain bike rentals. We talked to some that did the ziplining and said it was loads of fun too. Highly recommended!!! read more

I went here last season with a group of six. Out of our group only two had been white water rafting before so we were pretty novice. It wasn't too difficult to find the place but the parking was fairly scarce so I recommend getting there a little early so you don't have to park in some crazy spot. After you sign in they take out all the rafters who are leaving at the same time and do a safety/instructional orientation. After this you get your gear and load a school bus where they drive you out to the drop off point. This is where you meet your guide and are on your way! Our guide was very young, I think just out of High School, but he was nice and seemed to be quite experienced. Can't really talk about the river itself since it was the first one I'd been on but it was very thrilling and we all had a lot of fun. Not sure if I'd feel the need to do it again but I'm certainly glad i went! read more

Excellent white water rafting experience. The staff was super organized and knowledgeable. Check in was easy, even with a large group. We started right on time on with the required safety instruction, then rode a bus to the put in. Our guide was Colby, and I can highly recommend him. He gave us great instructions, never lost his sense of humor, and encouraged us to have a great time. Although the water was kind of low due to the drought, we still hit many great rapids (the water felt great on this VERY hot day) and had a fantastic trip. Highly recommend both Raft One and the best guide ever, COLBY! read more

Was very fun, the upper was a bit to slow for us but the middle was fun constant rapids

This was the best first experience ever. The view was stupendous the water was gorgeous. Nick Rafton made the experience super fun. It's was truly a blessing. Have to come again asap! read more

Our family had the most amazing experience at Raft One today! We did the zip line tour and our guides, Aiden and Gage were amazing! They walked us through everything and were so patient with us (me) when I wanted to chicken out. Our group (ages 8 to 50+) had so much fun and were able to get through the course with no worries. Our original trip was cancelled due to bad storms but the staff were very accommodating to get us in before we left Blue Ridge. I highly recommend Raft One and if you have the option go with Aiden and Gage! They also take tons of pictures and give you the option to purchase them at the end for a very reasonable fee. The overall experience was amazing! read more

We went as a family. It was the first time for most of us. Toast and Matt were amazing guides. We ALL had a blast. Can't wait to go again.

Just had an amazing experience here at Raft One! Our guide Summer was truly amazing! We met some great people. Definitely worth the money. Beautiful scenery. Can't wait to do it again read more

If you are looking for something to do while in the Blueridge mountains you must do this. My family and I really enjoyed our time on the river with Blake and the raftone team. Bad weather had moved in and they allowed us to move our time in the afternoon and that was much appreciated. read more

This company by far the best in customer service. We did White Water Rafting with Adam. It was the best experience that we can imagine. I definitely recommend this company and if you get Adam as your guide. Prepare for and experience of a life time. read more

First time rafters never fear Raft One is here! The staff was experienced and super energetic, but the real star was our guide Dre. She made sure we were comfortable and having fun the whole way! Def recommend. read more

My boyfriend and I booked with Raft One this past weekend. We have no rafting experience and we did the full river trip. When we arrived at their location I was impressed by their nice facilities. We felt welcomed and everything was prepared ahead of time. It was easy to book with them because their website was so user friendly which is a major plus for me. Our river guide was so good and very knowledgeable about the river. Half way into the trip they stop and serve sandwiches. It really hit the spot. Our guide recommended that people stay in Blue Ridge and rent a cabin if they have a group because there is so much to do in blue ridge that no one would be bored. We will take this advice next time. This time we had stayed in Cleveland TN because it was the closest to their location, but we did not enjoy staying there (read my review of the motel). Overall this was the perfect weekend trip. read more

RaftOne - Our group before hitting the big rapids! - Rafting/Kayaking Near Me - Copperhill, Tennessee

This company knows how to show you a good time on the river. We had Tyler as our guide and he was absolutely phenomenal, though I get the impression that Raft One is careful about who they hire - everyone seems to rave about all of their guides. Our guide had outstanding command of the raft, a deep understanding of the river and made us feel safe, secure and excited all at the same time... Be prepared to WORK your way down that river - in Tyler's words, "This ain't Six Flags!" read more

Have you ever been so stressed out from work that you find it hard to relax? Looking for something that will wipe that stress away? White-water rafting on the Ocoee River will do the trick! And there's no outfitter better than Raft One. This was my first visit. I can't rate the check-in experience, because I was a part of a group and chose to leave Atlanta very very late in the evening (2 hr drive). That meant that I would arrive at the campsite around the midnight hour. I was concerned about being able to find the campsite. That was a little challenging and I turned off into a competitors site by accident. I had to go up and down the road apiece before I found the turn-off for their site. It's very hard to see where to turn off the road at night. I hope that they would consider adding some sort of a reflective indicator because they do have campsites on the premises and I'm sure I'm not the only person that might have to arrive late at night. Once I found the turn-off, I had no problem locating my spot for the night. My organization chose to use the bunkhouse. The bunkhouse is an A-framed cabin with a beautiful blond wood interior and 40 box 10 to a room. It features a microwave and refrigerator, two bathrooms, a great room with two picnic tables inside, and a wraparound balcony with several picnic tables and a grill that burns propane. I did not see the grill work but heard that there was no propane left. If you plan on using the grill, make sure you ask about the propane supply. There's also a fire ring for a nice roaring fire. There is a parking area nearby, but you should be prepared to climb a lot of stairs to get from the parking area to the entrance of the bunkhouse. I'm glad I chose to use my backpack, because I only had to make one trip up with everything that I needed. There are sites where you can pitch a tent as well as some cabin-like quarters. I did not see the cabin-like quarters close-up, so for better description, you need to contact Raft One. Morning came, and it was time to go down to the office and gift shop to sign the waivers and listen to the safety instructions. Then, helmets lifejackets and paddles were distributed. We loaded onto the buses with the rafts strapped on top and went down to the put-in site on the Ocoee. Upon arrival, it was explained to us that one raft would be reserved for people who were apprehensive about their adventure. Another raft would be reserved for what I like to lovingly refer to as the Psychos, who want to be tossed into the river. This is done under carefully supervised conditions, mind you. Another raft was reserved for those persons who were interested in an exciting ride but were not looking to be tossed out of the raft. I thought carefully about my physical condition and how I might respond, in case of an emergency and chose to go with the moderate route. The next time, I might go for the Psycho group! I strongly recommend that you listen to your guides, consider your physical capabilities, your ability to swim and float, and use that information to ride your own ride. You don't have to share the same boat with your travel partner, as your travel partner might want to have an experience that you are not prepared for. Choose your own ride. After a review of the safety instructions, a check of your equipment and a practice with the commands that will be used, you pushoff into the river. The guides make the trip! They make you feel extremely comfortable right away and encourage you to let them know if you have any concerns, health risks or hesitations. They crack you up all the way down the river. Parrot was our guide. Not only was he fun to be with, but he taught me so much about the whole river system including some ecological information. The other guides were friendly, and helpful too. The Ocoee River near Ducktown Tennessee was an Olympic white water site. This river had to be gussied up and tweaked in order for to meet the Olympic committee requirements. The river powers four powerhouses and the damn releases the water from a reservoir on a set schedule. The Whitewater companies that utilize the river coordinate their trips with the water release. In the afternoon the water is shut off and the water returns to the reservoir. What you have left is an amazing look at the dry riverbed and you are able to get a clear picture of how man, engineering, and mother nature can come together to create a unique site. You can do the upper and middle River basin, the lower River basin or make a day of it and do both! We did both and it made for a day that started at 9:30 AM on the river and ended at about 3:00 PM. The coolest part is the middle River basin where the rapids were tweaked for the Olympic course. That was a blast! If you are of an inquisitive nature, stay until 4 PM, so that you can look back out at the riverbed to see what this river looks like Monday through Friday. The Ocoee Olympic visitor center is the place for the best view. It was awesome! read more

RaftOne - Getting ready to run the Ocoee. Glad I wore bright pink! - Rafting/Kayaking Near Me - Copperhill, Tennessee

I would highly recommend the rafting, it is an amazing experience for everyone, the guides are extremely friendly, safe and accomodating to the group's wish in terms of risk of capsizing. The mountain biking offered is poor. Out of 10 bikes offered 8 were not in working order including lose wheel axles (meaning wheels could fall off at any point), non working gears and lose stems causing handlebar rotation. We requested staff fix the bikes and they did not have the skill base to do this. Thankfully a member of our group was able to do this but this used an hour of our allotted time. We were then handed a map and told to guide ourselves even though the website states a guide would be provided. We requested a spare inner tube, bike pump and a couple of tools in case of any issues on the ride and were told they did not have any, this meant that if any point in our ride we encountered issues we would have been stranded. read more

Loved this place! It was my first time white water rafting and I had a blast! Phillip was my guide he was friendly, skillful and an over all great guide! I felt safe the whole time with him. Not only did we ride the river but we got to swim, raft surf, ride the bull, and do the signature raft1 raft slide. I loved my experience with this place. Will definitely be returning and highly recommend it to others. read more

We came down to zip line and to raft the river and had the time of our lives. We had Daniel as our guide and he made sure we had an amazing time. Thanks to Dusty & crew for an unbelievably wonderful day!!!!! read more

We initially chose Raft One because we got a swell deal. Kailyn was our rafting guide and she was amazing. Our raft was pretty heavy, but she handled it like a pro. We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves would definitely consider going back another time. read more

Best rafting experience I've had with any company ever. Ben was a create guide, and led our group through many fun activities. The facilities are great, changing rooms with showers that have WORKING HOT WATER! Bus driver tends to drive a bit fast though,... But I assume he knows what he's doing. Would definitely book with raft1.com again. read more

This is by far the best rafting company on the Ocoee river. The staff was extremely funny, informative, and cautious. They made you feel comfortable the entire way down the river while informing us of our surroundings and performing fun tricks. They even made a waterslide out of a raft, majorly setting them apart from other companies. We got out of the raft to swim and even had a scenic ride back to the store. Overall a fantastic trip. I'm already planning a trip back. read more

There are so many choices for rafting and zip lining and it all depends on the guide(s) you get on that particular day. I chose Raft 1 and am glad I did. Zip line guides Zach and Dusty were the perfect combination of funny and calm. Will, our rafting guide, was obviously experienced and made the trip a great time. I really liked the rafting side trip/hike...it was a nice break to stretch my legs and see a stream, that feeds the river, with amazing rock formations. If you are nervous...do not be. Just tell your guide you are "nervous" and they will accommodate. If you want danger and thrills (feel like swimming) tell you guide and he will put you in the water. read more

Hands down, these guys are the best on the river. They treat every trip like it is the first one they ever guided... they go above and beyond to make sure you have a blast... and the owners (Brent and Dusty) are just good people. I'll never use anyone else! read more

White Water Rafting has been an item on my bucket list for some time now, and I'm beyond stoked to have chosen Raft One to guide me through my initial experience. Our guide, Chris, did an amazing job of keeping things light-hearted, threw in some historical tidbits that I, as a nerd, found super interesting, and did all he could to give us the ride of our lives. When we started our journey down the river, he asked how extreme we wanted our rafting trip to be. We replied with resounding encouragement, and he definitely delivered. It was awesome. In addition, I told Chris that if I had a choice, I'd prefer to not got tossed from the raft (it felt as wimpy as it sounds) as I had recently had a tiny surgery and was technically still not allowed to get fully submerged in river water. He accommodated perfectly, ensured that I stayed safe, and still made sure I got adequately splashed to a safe level whilst floating down the river. We encountered some other rafting companies on our way down, and the expressions of the other boats' patrons made me even more grateful that we chose Raft One. Our guides were adventurous, hilarious, and knowledgeable, and all Raft One customers were constantly smiling from ear to ear. Raft One's employees made us feel like we had been welcomed into part of their huge, light-spirited rafting family, and they were amazing with the kids that we saw floating down in other groups. Equipment was clean and safe. Raft guides were stellar. Customer service was fantastic. Really cannot say enough positive things about these guys (and gals). Give them a try. I'll definitely be up to visit them for a follow-up turn at the Upper Ocoee. read more

Family vacation July 2015, Luke aka Baywatch did an awesome job as our guide. Our trip was very adventerous!! We had a great time. He is very pleasant and friendly. Thank you, Luke. read more

Great outfitter! Read the reviews and glad we went with Raft One!! Handled paperwork online. Glad we did because we drove in from vacationing in Gatlinburg and road construction slowed us down a little. We arrived about 10 minutes before our trip time, and they were very nice and cool. That set the stage for the whole experience...Great!!! We read about Raft One stopping on the river to let you slide down a flipped over raft. We noticed the other outfitters floating by as we had an absolute ball. They didn't rush us at all. The restroom/showers were very clean. Hot Water! Our Guide Chris was super!!! You could tell he enjoyed his work! read more

Took our youth group rafting with this AMAZING company. From the beginning until we left, we were met with nothing but friendly faces and amazing guides. I was on a raft with Carter and would highly recommend him. He gave us a great experience and just all around fun. We can't thank him and the rest of the crew at Raft One enough. Y'all rock!! read more

We went with One Raft for our white water experience in the Blue Ridge mountain area. We loved One Raft! We originally had a reservation with another company and we switched to One Raft at the last minute. They were still able to accommodate our group of 6. The instructors were amazing. They have large bathrooms with showers and they were very clean! We had two people who couldn't swim and they felt very safe. The staff went over the instructions on what to do in different situations in the raft. Blake was our guide and he was awesome!!! He answered all of our questions and made the experience really fun! We didn't take our phones but the photos they took came out great! They took a lot of photos and we were able to pay for all of them for one low price! Choose one Raft!!! read more

Our trip was fantastic. We went on the 1:30 middle river trip. The weather was perfect. The water level was very good. Our guide, Brad, was very good and funny. Absolutely no complaints. read more

We celebrated Father's Day on the river this year. A friend had recommended Raft One. I am so glad she did. They were by far the best company around. Luke, our tour guide (AKA we called him Leo as he looks like the actor, Leo!) was wonderful. He was so knowledgable about the river- ever rock, the history, the water levels, the fun areas to swim, slide or ski the rapids. He took us off the beaten path and let us hike at an area that was appropriate. It was very pretty and fun to take a break from the river. We didn't see any other company doing any of these "extra" things that our Leo/Luke did w/ us. He was patient as I was a bit more timid then my husband and kids but made it fun and safe for all of us. I highly recommend this company over the others and would request Luke if you can get him as he surely is the best in their company and I would probably say the best and most well respected among his peers on the river and within their community of tour leaders. We took the 10:00 am tour which worked out great for us as we had plenty of time on the river and then still had a good part of our day left. We took advantage of showering after the river so bring a change of clothes and little shampoos and towels. We felt so refreshed after this. I also did appreciate that at no extra charge they offered wet suits. This allowed me to stay warm from the chill of the water and have extra sun coverage too so I appreciated that. I also think that Raft One is one of the more economical outfitters out there. Kudos to Luke and Raft One and thanks for making this Father's Day according to my husband, "The Best Father's Day Ever!!" We suggest if you have time after the rafting trip to go to Blue Ridge and walk around and have some lunch and drinks. What a great day... :) read more

Raft one is awesome! I come every year for Father's Day with my two sons and a group of other dads and their sons. This year was the best so far! Our guide, Luke, who guided the dad boat was excellent. He knowledge of the river put us in the right place at the right time. It was a blast! Brent guided the kids boat. Judging by their reactions on the river, Brent was giving them a great trip! They loved it. He gave the boys exactly the trip they were hoping for. Super time with Raft1. Thanks for another great Father's Day weekend! read more

First time rafting with Raft One although I've rafted numerous times with other companies. I would have to say this was the most fun day I've had on the river and I attribute it to Raft One and their guides. "Will" was our guide and felt he went out of his way to give us the best experience. He was fun, very experienced and made the trip enjoyable not only for us but also the other rafts in our group. The other guides, Squirrel, Tristan and Carter, also helped give us a complete fun-filled day! Raft One is now our company of choice! read more

Absolutely the best time I have ever had on a river. The staff was first-class (If you're going with a group of guys, ask for Bruce. He'll work your butt off.), the equipment is in great shape and everyone had a fabulous time. I'd pay 10x the money to go do it all over again. read more

Raft One is fantastic! I camped out at the outpost with a group of friends this past weekend, and we took two trips on the Ocoee. The owners are very personable and seem to really cater to each group. We had two fun-filled days playing on the river, with wild rides through the rapids, wave surfing, and raft slides. Each of our guides had a lot of experience on the river, and I felt very safe in their hands. Oh and the outpost is a great setup because there's a big bunkhouse, plenty of camping area, a volleyball court, a picnic area, and a clean bathhouse (and did i mention friendly people?). I'll definitely be back next year. read more

My family and I were in Blue Ridge on vacation when we decided we wanted to go on a zip line tour. Called and checked a few places and being before Memorial Day most did not have tours that day. Called these guys and they said "no problem " they actually gave us a tour even though they too weren't really open that day for zip lining that day either. The tour was great, they were very helpful and the price was very reasonable. Would highly recommend. read more

Just completed a full day trip with 11 family members. My husband and I were on separate rafts (by choice) and throughout the float, we kept worrying that the other raft wasn't having as much fun as our own. Now we are sharing stories (competing) to prove whose raft guide was best. Having rafted with other companies a number of times in the past, we have decided RAFT ONE is the best out there. Summer and Phil made our trip the most memorable! We laughed, surfed, splashed, rode the bull and even "hot dogged" over the Rapids. Thanks Phil, Summer and all of Raft One's staff for a great day on the Ocoee! (And the bathroom was clean too!) #teamPhil #teamSummer #teamPopsicles read more

We had an absolute blast here! We came in the spring and it was not super busy. The bunkhouse was comfy, clean and exceeded my expectations. Everyone was cordial, helpful, and most importantly, made me feel more at ease with the trip. Details of what was expected were explained, which is very helpful and calming - especially for someone that has never rafted before. You won't be disappointed. read more

My son and I were excited about our first time rafting but had no idea it would be this good! Adam was our guide. He was confident and experienced so you knew you were in good hands, but he was also fun and had stories about the river and the different rapids. He didn't just take us down the river, we stopped and saw interesting things, and even rescued a kayaker who flipped her boat. I know when we come back next year it is going to be raft one for sure! read more

These guys are awesome! Friendly, fun guides who know what they are doing. They will give you a great experience. Prom was our guide and he was fantastic with our group as we had one person who was apprehensive and a couple who were gung-ho so he struck a balance. Highly recommend these guys! read more